Congress Yet to Act on Reapportionment as Census Data Debated
Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders not rushing to reapportion congressional seats this session. Census timing and data accuracy are cited as barriers while party figures push to keep House size unchanged or modestly adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Cannon
Butterworth
McComas
Dalzell
Burrows
Ledge
Bingham
Allison
Quay
Ingalls
Disrares
Census Office
Congress
Lightner
Senator Quay Defers National Committee Meeting
May 12. Senator Quay says postponement of the National Executive Committee meeting was due to Colonel Clarkson being needed in Iowa, not disputes with the President. The committee will reconvene when Clarkson returns to confer with members on issues related to upcoming Congressional elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassure Tos
Senator Quay
National Executive Committee
National Committee
Senator
Enforcing the Eight Hour Law Alleged at Port Sheridan
Representative Mason introduced a House resolution asking the Secretary of War for information on charges that U S contractors building at Port Sheridan Illinois are violating the eight hour law. The report cites government contractors working beyond standard hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mason
House
Secretary of War
United States
Port Sheridan
Sre
Immigration Committee Heads to Chicago for Suggestions
Washington May 12 The Special Committee on Immigration will go to Chicago after the tariff bill vote to hear suggestions from the public. The move aims to gather ideas from citizens on immigration policy and related issues as part of ongoing hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immigration Committee
Chicago
Washington
Special Committee On Immigration
Vague City Proposals Prompt Public Input
Citizens near the city may face changes and officials seek input to explain proposed ideas. The committee will remain within Chicago limits while gathering views from interested parties before final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congress Debates Tariff Power to Suspend Duties
In Washington on May 12 the House in committee of the whole read the tariff bill by paragraphs and debated an amendment allowing the President to suspend duties on imported articles if monopolized or controlled by trusts. The amendment passed 87 to 76 with two Republicans in support, then lost on a later vote. Additional amendments to move the bill’s start date and specific acid duties were rejected as the session adjourned.
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Kavess
Washiisoerton
House
Anderson
Kansas
Grosvenor
Ohio
Ways and
Sucar
Mills
Texas
Mr. McMillin
Ways and Means Committee
Havemeyer
New York
Messrs. Kerr
Breckinridge
McKinley
McMillin
Allen
Mr. Owens
Ieee
Yeas
Kentucky
Noes
Niedringhaus
Missouri
Covert
River and Harbor Bill Seen at Risk in Congress
Washington May 12 The river and harbor bill faces possible jeopardy as rumors circulate that the President may veto the measure. Objections center on too high appropriations threatening party interests and calls to cut costs. If veto occurs, Congress may pass separate bills to cover essential spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Washington
Delegates Push McKinley Tariff Revisions
Brewers from Canadian border cities press for relief on barley duty. Canned goods packers urge tinplate cuts. Fishermen protest the 1 cent per pound Canadian fish duty. Delegates flock to Washington for final appeals to fit the tariff to their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A Brilliant Man's Crime
Newacerst, Mass May 12 George B Ives former Essex county Assistant District Attorney was sentenced to eight and a half years in state prison for forgery and embezzlement. He pleaded guilty to eight forgery counts totaling 17 225 and two embezzlement counts totaling 7 900.
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Newacerfort
Mass
George B. Ives
Essex County
Massachusetts
Bard Isbor
Istrictttorney
Ives
Von Caprivi Sees Rise In European Statesman Rank
Berlin dispatch notes General Von Caprivi has vaulted into the first rank of European statesmen after a Reichstag speech. The Berlin correspondent reports broad praise in lobbies and calls the address an intellectual treat with a command of voice likened to Canon Liddon.
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General von Caprivi
Lexpos
Berlin
Morning Post
Reichstag
von Caprivi
Canon Liddon
Richard Vaux Nominated by Third District Democrats
Ex Mayor Richard Vaux won the Third District Democratic nomination for Congress at a peaceful Philadelphia convention. Delegates from Medleer and Gentner endorsed a tariff reform platform demanding free raw materials, reduced taxes, and removal of needless duties to curb monopolies.
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Philadelphia
Richard Vaux
Samuel J Randall
Harmoony
Gentner
Medleer
Vaux
Tom
Yan
Congress
McKean County Delegates Show Split Support in Race
In Bradford May 12 both sides claim victory as McKean county delegates are chosen. Stone Emery faction claims a 42 of 68 delegates while Stone's Star reports a clean sweep. Emery still seeks a Congressional slot as tensions rise among backers and counties rally for final convention outcomes.
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Bradford
McKean County
Stone
The
Star
A. F. Bannon
Delamater
Lewis Emery, Jr
Smith
Watson
Congress
Arren
Venango County
Emery
Harmonious Convention Names Venango Candidates
In Franklin Pennsylvania on May 12 a large Republican convention approved the ticket. Delamater delegates swept the county with Mestre Mattern and Cooper leading opposition in Franklin. Elected officials include J. W. Lee for Congress W. R. Crawford for State Senate F. W. Hayes and Henry F. James for Assembly John H. Evans for Prothonotary and Recorder Frank Barr for County Treasurer William A. Maitland and S. J. McKinney for County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venango County
Franklixn
Oil City
Mestre
Mattern
Cooper
Congress
J. W., Lee
State Senate
W. R. Crawford
Assembly
F. W. Hayes
Henry F. James
John H. Evans
Ister
Frank Barr
Fred M. Allison
William A. Maitland
S. J. McKinney
Delegates Meet After Republican Primaries in Erie
In Erie on May 12 delegates elected last weekend reconvened. E D Carter received 2102 votes for Delamater's ticket, Brown and McLean 495, while Sandusky and Hull plus G W rant tally 141? Noted: Carter Brown and McLean hosted a dinner. harmony reported as campaign moves forward with Culbertson and Editor Lowing in the field. Joshua C Thornton may decline farmers party bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eere
William McCleary
Delamater
E. D. Carter
Erie
William Brown
Mill Creek
John McLean
Union
Colonel Stone
W. H. Sandusky
N. W
Farmers’ Party
Congress
Italians Returned From New York After Payment In Pittsburgh
Four Italian men Domenico de Florio Nicola Juliano Litero de Maria and Blase d Amenis arrived on the steamship Britannia and were ordered back by Collector Erhardt after the Italian Society sought a writ of habeas corpus. They were said to be paid by Francesco Anversi of Pittsburgh and headed to work for him. The matter was raised before Judge Lacombe in the United States Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Domenico de Florio
Nicola Juliano
Litero de Maria
Blase d’Amenis
Britannia
Erhardt
Francesco Anversi
Pittsburg
Gladstone Predicts Free Trade Will Prevail in U S A
In London at the Cobden Club Gladstone warned that free trade has lost ground in the last 25 years due to protectionist sentiment in the United States and colonies. He argued free trade will ultimately triumph, despite current doubts and the rise of protection in America and bimetallism debates.
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Mr. Gladstone
Cobden Club
London
Gladstone
Europe
United States
America
Great Republic
Free Trade American Party
Hear
England
Bea
Buying Up Licenses In Temperance Bill Debate
In the House of Commons Mr Ritchie argued the local taxation bill for publicans licenses seeks to fund temperance aims. UK tax revenue from drink totals about £440 000 yearly. An extra duty on alcoholics was proposed to reduce sales, while opponents urged rejection of the bill.
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House of Commons
Ritchie
United Kingdom
Temperance Party
Caine
International Conference Plans London 1891 Council
Sorpos May 12. Congregationalist annual union endorses a 100 member delegation from England America and the rest of the world to convene a world council in London in July 1891. Rev. Storrs of Brooklyn to preach inaugural sermon. Dr Meckerral comments on Worcester input. Dr John Brown elected union chairman.
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Sorpos
Congregationalist Annual Union
Son International Council
London
England
America
Storrs
Brooklyn
Henry Hazen
American Council
Meckerral
Worcester
Mais
John Brown
Union
Emperor Demands Faster Reform in Education and Social Question
Berlin reports state that the Emperor, after reading Ministry of Education councilors, complains of delays in enforcing reforms in higher schools and urges follow up actions on the social question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ministry of Education
Cne
Masked Men Enter Saloon and Abduct Murder Suspect
Late Sunday night 20 masked men burst into the 76 saloon in Santa Marta Can. They disarmed guards at gunpoint and blindfolded EB L Criswell, who had been confined there after Constable Southard's murder. The group tied and gagged him and departed quietly as the townsfolk slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Marta
Can
EB. L. Criswell
Southard
Cand Po Cok Banati
M the Voles
Vilna midwife confesses to hiding infants bodies in wells
A Vilna midwife confessed to for years concealing infants bodies in wells. Police arrested others for complicity. In Irkutsk Alexander prison a fire burned, and three convicts were punished.
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Sr. Perezrssure
Vilna
Alexander
Irkutsk
Governor to seek resolution on Greer county dispute
Governor travels to Washington to press the Greer county public domain issue with the United States. He retains John Hantock and former Attorney General Garand as counsel to represent the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Deacon Fires At Pastor During church Service
Deacon William Purnell of the African Methodist Church in Rossville Staten Island attempted to shoot the pastor Reverend William S Brown during Sunday services. Brown fled through a rear window as Purnell fired at the door and parsonage before being restrained by church members and later taken into custody by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Purnell
African Methodist Church
Rossville
Staten Island
William 8
Dominic Brown
Deacon Purnell
Clarius
Elopement Ties to Embezzlement Case In Boston
Charles P. Fessenden pleaded guilty to embezzling 6000 from Provident Life Society representatives O. H. Buckley and W. A. Buckley. Restitution promised but not paid. His secret marriage to the man’s daughter triggered a conflict when the father refused aid, sealing the crime’s fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostox
Charles P. Fessenden
O. H
W. A. Buckley
Provident Life Assurance Society of New York
Fessenden Hias
Washington
Cumberland
Maine
Abahams
Fessenden
Terrific hurricane demolishes many houses in Jervenson City
A May 12 hurricane struck Jervenson City at 4 PM with 65 mph winds and heavy rain. Roofs at the ite House and penitentiary hospital were blown off, St Patrick's Cathedral stonework collapsed, and many homes barns and fences were damaged though no lives were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jervenson City
Ite House
Penitentiary Hospital
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Battle at Oklahoma Farmers vs Cowboys Kills Five
Desperate clash on the South Canadian river near the city leaves five farmers dead and several wounded. Farmers, adopting a herd law, face cattle men from Chickasaw county who crossed the river. Cowboys fled toward the Chickasaw Nation as marshals pursue the casualties and scope of injuries remains unclear.
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Dispatch
Oklahoma
I. T
South Canadian River
Chickasaw County
Fooled the Chinamen by Windom Order
In San Francisco on May 12 customs officers learned the steamer China from Hong Kong carried 180 Chinese bound for Mexican ports. A Windom order forbade such emigration, and Hong Kong officials were told to deny passage and return money.
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San Francisco
China
Hong Kong
Windom
Thia
Democratic caucus stalls as Carlisle support grows
In Louisville on May 12 the Democratic caucus in the Senatorial race at Frankfort met and appointed committees while ruling no election until a nomination is secured. A large mass meeting endorsed Carlisle with resolutions and a committee named to travel to Frankfort in Carlisle's interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvi Luz
Frankfort
Carlisle
Willis
Two Freight Trains Collide in Fog near Chattanooga
On May 12 in Chattanooga two East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Rail Road freight trains collided in dense fog. Three colored brakemen were injured along with engineers Thomas A and James McClarin, brakeman B. S. Dobbs, conductor F. D. Knight. Cars and engines suffered heavy damage and the track remained blocked for about 12 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Thomas A
James McClarin
Dobbs
F. D. Knight
Destructive Fire Rages Near Willeesbaere at Union Hall
A large fire broke out at Union Hall in Ashley, three miles from Willeesbaere, spreading rapidly. Fire crews are racing to the scene as authorities fight to control the blaze and prevent further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileesbaere
Ashley
Union Hall
Ex-Judge Masterson in sensational shooting case
New York reports ex-Judge Mourat Masterson of Prescott Arizona charged with attempting to kill his alleged cousin Mrs Alice Hopkinson at a West Thirty sixth Street flat. He forced entry demanded return of 100000 dollars claiming she swindled him. a shot rang out and both were arrested. Masterson, reputed multimillionaire with mines in Chihuahua and Arizona, says she tried to blackmail him and that she was his partner in mining. The case involves jealousy and a prominent man named George Carlyle Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masterson
Arizoda
New York
Mourat Masterson
Supreme Court
Prescott, Ariz
West Thirty-second Street
Washington
Ealousy
Mrakinson
Mare
Sai
Notable Gath Baltimore May 12 Dr A Byers Arrives
Dr A Byers of Columbus arrives in Baltimore for the National Conference of Charities and Correction. Alexander Johnson of Indianapolis the conference secretary arrives tomorrow. L C Storrs of Lansing chairs state reports committee expected tomorrow. Flora Ellice Stevens added to the committee by a New Mexico governor letter. Andrew E Elmore and A O Wright will attend. President and Mrs Harrison show interest in charities. next session eyed by Indianapolis.
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Baltimore
A . Byers
Columbus
Ite National Conference of Charities and Correction
Alexander Johnson
Indianapolis
L. C. Storrs
Lansing
Michigan
New Mexico
Flora Ellice
Andrew E. Elmore
Board of State Charities of
Wisconsin
A. O. Wright
Harrison
Sesson
Middleton fur scandal convicts general and triggers death warrant
In Ottawa on May 12 General Sir Frederick Middleton, commander of the Canadian militia, is found guilty by a parliamentary committee of looting furs valued at 5000 to 6000 dollars during the Northwest rebellion. The report, adopted unanimously, implies resignation and ends his future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Middleton
Frederick Middleton
BE. Blake
Adolphe Caron
John A. Macdonald
Italians Move Into Pennsylvania Mining Regions
A telegram from New York reports Secretary Jackson of the State Board of Emigration predicts a strong Italian migration this year. About 50 000 Italians may arrive, following 40 000 in 1888 at Castle Garden, as Italians reportedly supplant Slavonians in Pennsylvania mines with refined living and mining practices.
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New York
Jackson
State Board of Emigration
Castle Garden
Pennsylvania
England
Ireland
Wales
Family Tragedy in Hinsdale Mass Ends with Poison Death
In Hinsdale near Pittsfield Massachusetts William D Hale a wealthy farmer killed himself by poison after his son Frederick was charged with beating his brother Henry to death. Mrs Hale is described as a raving maniac and daughter Alice suffers nervous prostration with poor prognosis.
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Pirtsfie
Mass
William D. Hale
Hinsdale
Here
Frederick
Henry
Alice
Debauched Carnival Follows Lowell Liquor License
The Drayout liquor license event in Lowell Massachusetts descends into a carnival of debauchery on its second day. Crowd scenes persist despite Mayor and Police Chief refusing duty. patrol wagons twice called and loaded arrests made as intoxicated individuals and hoodlums gather near the 4 ga loon with fights, trampling and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Drayout
Farrel
Albany Bank Defalcation Spurs Major Financial Fallout
The Albany bank defalcation case widens with a run on the bank and judgments approaching 36,000 in favor of the firm’s members. Anthony Gould’s $13,000 note ties to former Recorder Anthony Gould. Whitney faces arrest as bondsmen’ overdrafts surface. Total stolen near 100,000 with about 40,000 already replaced.
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Albany
William Gould
Eaid
Anthony Gould
Recorder of
Gould
Whitneys
Whitney
George L. Thomas
Edward Re
Eastern capitalists propose railroad from Aberdeen to Pierre
In Pierre the Pierre Duluth and Black Hills Railroad plan was presented by Eastern capitalists to build from Aberdeen to Pierre if the city buys the right of way and grades the line. The city must raise about 200 000 dollars, which was subscribed within 45 minutes, signaling rapid progress and a start in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Duluth
Southern Baptist Convention Debates Sunday School Lit
The Southern Baptist Convention in Fort Worth on May 12 resumed work and debated continuing the Rind Works Sunday school series or selling to the American Baptist Publication Society in Philadelphia. The Frost report passed 419 to 176 and the Society’s offer was rejected. Strong speeches followed before the Committee on Christian Unity report was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wortsa
Tex
Southern Baptist Convention
Frost
American Baptist Publication Society
Philadelphia
Christian Unity
Chicago Damaged by Heavy Rain
Three days of torrential rain flood basements and streets in Chicago's outlying southwest section. From Fortieth Street on West Madison to the city limits, a single sheet of water submerged roads and washed out many large basements and driveways. Total rainfall since Friday night reported at 3.19 inches.
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Chicago
Fortieth Street
West Madison
Wool Growers Leaders Draft Appeal to McKinley
Columbus Delano and David Harpster presidents of the National and Ohio Wool Growers Associations met to draft a communication to Congressman McKinley. They propose improvements to wool industry provisions in his bill though Delano says the bill is a great improvement and Gimkeis will resist certain coal protections as drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Delano
David Harpster
National
Ohio Wool Growers’ Associations
McKinley
Délano
Wholesale Indictments in Mississippi for Evading Revenue Laws
Jackson report says Governor Stone asked Major Weston to supply rations for 2000 people near Yokens and Newton Land Warren county. Indictments in Federal court allege unlawful retailing of tonics and elixirs to curb drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Stone
Weston
Yokens
Newton Land
Warren County
Yale freshman missing in Duluth during May
New Haves reports Yale freshman Denhall Austin of Duluth Mills, home team member, has been missing since Thursday. He appeared well and in good spirits with money on him, and no reason for his disappearance is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haves
Austin RE. Mendenhall
Duluth, Mills
Yale
Battle over Paddock bill pits drug trade against regulation
National Wholesale Druggists assails a Paddock sponsored measure to curb adulteration of food and drugs. A substitute bill prepared by the association would temper controls, avert a vast new department division, and protect proprietary medicines from destruction while warning of costly enforcement and burdens on druggists and grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Senate
National Wholesale Drug Association
Paddock
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Sew Hill
Washington
Committee of Agriculture
A. H. Jones
Philadelphia
National
Wholemle Druggists’ Association
Messrs. M. W. Kline
George A. Kelly
Pittsburg
Messrs. Jones
Kline
Kelly
McComas
Maryland
Food Division
Secretary of Agriculture
R Seognany
Dana
Son Rae
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